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Old 05-03-2004, 04:47 PM
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I am noticing a small amount of oil gathering in the main front pulley.

Could the O ring there be stretched out enough to allow some to leak? Its a minial amount of oil, but i would like to understand what is leaking.
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Old 05-03-2004, 06:00 PM
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Could be that stupid oil seal. Not too hard to change though.
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Old 05-03-2004, 06:37 PM
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big washer on the bolt? id make sure that bolt is tight too
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Old 05-04-2004, 03:40 PM
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i had same problem, took off bolt and noticed that the crush washer was smashed on wrong, got a new one and it took care of it completely.
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Old 05-04-2004, 04:36 PM
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Thanks dudes. I'll check it next time I pull the IC outta the way.
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